# Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening (26V134000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Cable May Prevent Door from Opening |
| NHTSA ID | 26V134000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 10 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle. |
| Consequence | A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 10 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V134000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.